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Shackleton Epic expedition sails into challenging weather

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Gavin Atkin

The Alexandra Shackleton – a day and 64 nautical miles out from Elephant Island The first day at sea for Shackleton Epic, the  recreation of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s legendary voyage from Elephant Island to South Georgia has seen the Southern … Continue reading →

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The Classic Boat Awards – an opportunity to recognise Giacomo de Stefano, among others

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Gavin Atkin

Our pal Giacomo de Stefano surely deserves some recognition for his achievement in voyaging from London to Istanbul in self-built 16ft open sailing dinghy – an Iain Oughtred Ness Yawl, no less – last year, overcoming illness and host of … Continue reading →

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What they were reading on Christmas day 1936

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Gavin Atkin

       Fowey traditional boat builder Marcus Lewis sent over these scans from the 1936 Christmas Day edition of Yachting World and Motorboating Journal. Thanks Marcus! The pages are a great period document, as all issues of the popular … Continue reading →

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